Key to Salvation & the Lamp of Souls
Key to Salvation & the Lamp of Souls

Author: Aḥmad ibn Muḥammad Ibn ʻAṭāʼ Allāh

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 9780946621279

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This is the first English translation of Miftah al-falah, a thirteenth century Sufi text, written by Ibn Ata Allah, one of the great masters of the Shadhili Sufi order. It is considered to be one of his most important works because it sets out the principles of actual Sufi mystical practices, shedding light on the sacred invocations, and associated practices, such as the spiritual retreat. Written in a clear, lucid style, it offers a glimpse into the Sufi world of the 7th Islamic century and allows us to see almost at first hand how the novice was guided by the Sufi Shaykh and, above all, the purpose and preparation involved in engaging in the invocation, dhikhru'llah. Ibn Ata' Allah sets out to define it, to explain its nature and power, to show its results and to prove that it is part of the Prophet's Sunna, or practice. The author goes to great lengths to point out many Qur'anic verses where dhikru'llah is mentioned and cites many noted authorities.

Pray Without Ceasing
Pray Without Ceasing

Author: Patrick Laude

Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1933316144

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Drawn from the world's religions, this work takes the reader on a pilgrimage to the heart of prayer and reveals why prayer is the essence of the human condition.

The Secret Language of the Soul
The Secret Language of the Soul

Author: Jane Hope

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2003-02

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780811838221

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Exploring the nature of the soul opens the door to personal enrichment and self-discovery. The Secret Language of the Soul is a richly illustrated visual compendium of the many different beliefs about this unknowable essence. Inside you'll find a complete guide to the rituals, ideas, and symbols drawn from the world's great spiritual legacies. Book jacket.

Dante's Hermeneutics of Salvation
Dante's Hermeneutics of Salvation

Author: Christine O'Connell Baur

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0802092063

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Widely considered one of the greatest works produced in Europe during the Middle Ages, Dante's La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) has influenced countless generations of readers, yet surprisingly few books have attempted to explain the philosophical relevance of this great epic. Dante's Hermeneutics of Salvation takes on this ambitious project. Turning to Heidegger to provide a theoretical framework for her study, Christine O'Connell Baur illustrates how Dante's poem invites its readers to undertake their own existential-hermeneutic journey to freedom. As the pilgrim progresses in his journey, she argues, he moves beyond a merely literal, 'infernal' self-interpretation that is grounded on present attachments to things in the world. If we readers accompany the pilgrim in this hermeneutic conversion, we will see that our own existential commitments can help disclose the meaning of our world and our own finite freedom. A work of considerable importance both for and teachers and students of Dante studies, Dante's Hermeneutics of Salvation will also prove useful to scholars working in medieval studies, philosophy, and literary theory.

Jesus Unleashed
Jesus Unleashed

Author: Ron Clark

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2014-01-03

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1630871036

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Luke's narrative of Jesus was presented to Christians who had already heard and read stories of Jesus and the birth of this new movement, Christianity. Luke seemed to rewrite the story of Jesus similar to ancient epics of the history of a nation, a movement, and the tale of a hero. Jesus and the church emerged in occupied Judea, a nation that was not only oppressed but was in exile. Occupied Judea, however, struggled for power and honor and in turn, for marginalized people who needed God. Jesus, the epic hero, journeyed to earth and Jerusalem to free those on the margins of society. This epic story lives on today in a church that also has heard the story of Jesus, but has forgotten that the friend of sinners calls Christians to also reach those who are marginalized by our occupied culture. Luke invites Christians to emerge as a movement that seeks and saves those ostracized by our communities.

Holy Spirit and Salvation
Holy Spirit and Salvation

Author: Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 0664231365

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Theologians from the early church to the present have written much about the Holy Spirit and Christian salvation. This extensive sourcebook of primary theological texts makes many of these writings available with a description of their context and importance. Especially valuable are more recent works emerging from theologians in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This global perspective, coupled with the broad selection of writings from the history of theology, makes this the most complete collection of primary source material on these topics.